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16 > UNIVERSITY CENTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS DrPH Programs: >Community Health Sciences >Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences >Epidemiology >Health Policy and Management School of Graduate Studies: >PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology or Neural and Behavioral Science >Joint degree in Biomedical Engineering with Polytechnic University Accreditation >Middle States Commission on Higher Education >Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) >American Association of Nurse Anesthetists >American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) >American Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) >Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education >Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs >Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) >Council on Education for Public Health >Liaison Committee on Medical Education Housing Two high-rise buildings serve as residence halls, accommodating up to 380 students. Returning students participate in a retention lottery; new students are placed in date order, first-come, first-serve. Students are strongly encouraged to live in campus housing, but are not required. Academic and Demographic Profile See our Web site. Institutional Demographic and Geographic Profile New York State Residents: 91% Out-of-State Residents: 6% Financial Aid Recipients: 78% African-American: 26% Hispanic/Latino: 5% Foreign Nationals: 3% Special Programs >Accelerated BS in Nursing (for those with bachelor degrees who wish to enter the nursing profession) >Diagnostic Medical Imaging (Sonography) >Midwifery (for those with bachelor degrees who are not nurses but wish to become midwives) >Master in Public Health with an urban focus, concurrent MPH degrees >Joint degree in biomedical engineering with Polytechnic University >Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) >Doctor of Physical Therapy (BS/DPT) Application Services Center Participant? No Upstate Medical University Office of Admissions Jennifer Welch Director of Admissions 766 Irving Avenue Syracuse, New York 13210 315.464.4570 admiss@upstate.edu www.upstate.edu/prospective Undergraduate Enrollment 297 Men: 85 Full-time: 213 Women: 212 Part-time: 84 Most Popular Programs Cardiovascular Perfusion; Ultrasound; Medical Imaging Sciences; Medical Technology; Physical Therapy; Physician Assistant; and Radiation Therapy Faculty Full-time: 477 Part-time: 209 Doctoral Degrees: 80% Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching: 20 Distinguished Professors: 10 Campus As a comprehensive health science university, Upstate Medical University upholds a threefold mission: to provide essential regional health care, to educate tomorrow’s health care professionals, and to conduct ground-breaking research. Students are assured com plete clinical and academic preparation. The University hosts four colleges: The College of Health Professions, The College of Medicine, The College of Nursing, and The College of Graduate Studies. There is also a 350-bed teaching hospital. Total enrollment is about 500 undergraduate and graduate students, 315 of whom are enrolled in The College of Health Professions. The College of Health Professions offers bacca - laureate and master’s degrees in a small college setting. It also offers the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree. Since all majors are in the health sciences, students are goal oriented and the campus atmosphere is professional. Physical therapy classes in recent years have scored the highest nationally on their licensing exams of all physical therapy programs reporting results. The Physician Assistant program (MS) began in June 2009 and focuses on rural medi cal education. Programs of study combine professional content with early experiences in clinical settings and students enjoy close relationships with faculty and staff. A liberal arts division and student services program (residence hall, student activities, etc.) enable students to obtain a balanced, professional education while attending a college campus. Students range in background from traditional college transfers to adults pursuing a second career. Excellent job opportunities, quality professional edu cation, and a small college atmosphere combine to help students achieve success. The College of Nursing offers an upper division bac calaureate program for associate degree-prepared registered nurses. An advanced practice mas ter’s degree, emphasizing a combined clinical nurse specialist/nurse practitioner role, is also offered. The University is situated in the city’s University Hill area, near downtown Syracuse and adjacent to Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Membership in the larger university community affords students intellectual, cultural, and recreational opportunities. Four blocks from Upstate is the Onondaga County Civic Center, which sponsors professional opera, ballet, and theater and is home to the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. The nearby Everson Museum of Art, designed by the renowned I.M. Pei, houses a substantial collection of traditional and contemporary art and serves as host to many major exhibitions. National sporting events are held year-round in the Carrier Dome, just two blocks from campus. Clinical facilities are conveniently located on or adjacent to campus. Liberal arts courses required as part of the curriculum are taught on campus. The Campus Activities Building is where most events and entertainment takes place. Facilities include a gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, weight room, nautilus, billiards, table tennis, racquetball courts, lounges, television room, student computer center, meeting rooms, bookstore, snack bar, and outdoor picnic areas. Student organizations include two student councils, various student-faculty committees, college yearbook, Campus Activities Governing Board (social, recreational, and cultural activities), and Faculty- Student Association. There are various special interest organi zations, including Diversity in Allied Health, for underrepresented student groups. To Visit the Campus For tours and pre-advisement appointments, students should contact the Office of Student Admissions at 315.464.4570. Directly off Interstate 81, Upstate is accessible by bus, train, and air. Daily air service from all major cities to Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport is available. Airport shuttle service runs to and from major hotels. Amtrak offers rail service to Syracuse. The airport and train station are about 20 minutes from Upstate via taxi. A Greyhound Bus Lines terminal is approximately 2 miles from the University. From the East or West: Take the New York State Thruway to I-81 South at Syracuse. Take Interstate 81 South to Exit 18 (Adams Street). Follow signs to the Upstate Medical University and Visitors’ Parking Lot C. From the South: Take the New York State Thru way to Route 17 West to Binghamton. At Binghamton, take I-81 North to Syracuse. Take exit 18 (Adams Street) as above. Admission Requirements Courses required for admission vary by program. Appli cants to BS, MS, DPT, PA and MPH programs should contact the Admissions Office for course advisement. For BS programs, applicants must have completed (or are about to complete) 60+ semester hours of college credit. Students apply to transfer into the programs at the junior level. For specifics, consult Upstate’s Admissions Program Guide, or visit our Web site at www.upstate. edu/prospective.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGES < 17 Evaluation Process Admission is to a specific program; selectivity varies from program to program and from year to year, depending on the program’s applicant pool. Factors in selecting applicants include: >completion of admissions course requirements >academic performance in the courses required for admission >overall academic performance >letters of recommendation >assessment of motivation, character, and communication skills >volunteer or observational experience in applicant’s chosen field >evaluation of personal interviews Programs of Study (Upper division, transfer and post-baccalaureate only) >BS degree in cardiovascular perfusion, medical technology, respiratory care, medical imaging sciences (X-Ray, CT, MRI and Ultrasound), radiation therapy, medical biotechnology >BPS degree in medical imaging sciences (CT, MRI, Ultrasound), radiation therapy >DPT degree in physical therapy >BS degree in nursing (for RNs only) >MS degree in medical technology, physician assis - tant, nursing (graduate nurse practitioner program) >MS and PhD degrees >MD and MD/PhD degrees >MPH degree and MD/MPH degrees Accreditation >Middle States Commission on Higher Education >Liaison Commission for Medical Education >American Physical Therapy Association >Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association >Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Housing Geneva Tower and Clark Tower provide housing to students from all four colleges at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Whether you are single, married or have a family, we can meet your needs. Within our buildings, you may choose from standard rooms, studio apartments, one and two bedroom apartments, or four bedroom suites. Each style is fully furnished and has access to the internet. We also provide students with 24 hour a day computer labs, fax machines, copiers, washers and dryers, television and recreational lounges. Athletics Intramural sports include basketball, volleyball, racquetball, handball, softball and soccer. Gym, weight room, nautilus, swimming pool, and Nordic- Trak are also available. Career Services The Career Development Center and Resource Library are available to all students. They can get help with interview techniques, preparing résumés and letters of inquiry, and job applications. Special Programs >Deferred Admission (in certain programs) >Early Acceptance Program for High School Seniors >Early Assurance Program for College Freshmen Application Services Center Participant? Yes The College at Brockport Office of Undergraduate Admissions Bernard S. Valento Director of Admissions 350 New Campus Drive Brockport, New York 14420-2915 585.395.2751 admit@brockport.edu www.brockport.edu Undergraduate Enrollment 7,166 Men: 45% Full-time: 6,454 Women: 55% Part-time: 712 Most Popular Programs Business Administration and Economics; Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education; History; Criminal Justice; English; Psychology; Health Science; Nursing; Communication; and Social Work Faculty Full-time: 335 Part-time: 260 Doctorates: 351 Student-Faculty Ratio: 17 to 1 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching: 102 Distinguished Professors: 28 Campus At The College at Brockport, a campus of over 7,000 undergraduates, a quality education is built on both career-oriented programs and the liberal arts. Students develop skills and knowledge for real-life success as well as learn how to learn—an asset that pays dividends for a lifetime. The 464-acre campus is located along the Erie Canal in the historic village of Brockport—a college town complete with shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. Sixteen miles west of Rochester and 45 miles east of Buffalo, Brockport is highly recognized for access to technology and for quality dining service. The College is home to an extensive study abroad program, with more than 600 students traveling overseas annually. Student activities are sponsored by more than 100 clubs and organizations. Academic clubs are complemented by avocational interest organizations ranging from programs in the arts to intramural sports, as well as fraternities and sororities. Unique Features One of 12 founding institutions selected to participate in the Foundations of Excellence in the First College Year, The College at Brockport has numerous programs to help freshmen succeed—both academically and socially. Brockport has a number of programs carefully designed to meet the academic and cocurricular needs of students in their first college year. The freshman-to-sophomore retention rate at the College is more than 84 percent, higher than the national average of 76 percent for public colleges. Additionally, The College at Brockport has joined with more than 145 other member campuses of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) in The American Democracy Project: Civic Engagement, Higher Education and the 21st Century. The project, a cooperative venture of AASCU, its member campuses and The New York Times, is designed to create an intellectual and experiential understanding of civic participation and engagement in American life. Faculty members serve as academic advisors and mentors in the General Education program’s required one-credit Academic Planning Seminar. Delta College is a special program restructuring the traditional General Education program into a series of small class size, interdisciplinary courses. Students pursue their academic major in the college, with features that include faculty mentoring, innovative teaching, experiential learning, and internships. Cooperative and experiential education programs allow students to develop job-related skills and earn academic credit in many academic areas. To Visit the Campus Students are encouraged to visit the campus for an admissions information session and campus tour. These sessions are generally held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Admissions staff is available to meet with prospective students and parents to review academic programs, admissions requirements, and financial aid information. Campus tours are conducted daily when classes are in session. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is also open on selected Saturdays and holidays for group information sessions and campus tours. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or the Admissions Web site for specific dates and times, and plan your trip at least one week in advance. You will be directed to a confirmation page on our Web site which contains a campus map, parking permit, infor - mation on overnight accommodations, and directions. By car, take exit 47 off the New York State Thruway (I-90). Accessible by bus, train, and air via Rochester. Admission Requirements Freshman admission is competitive; emphasis is placed on the rigor of the high school academic program, high school average, regents exam scores, SAT or ACT scores, and class rank. Students who are close to the minimum standards will be asked to submit mid-year grades. Other information that may be considered include: letters of recommendation, teacher evaluations, essays, and school/community activities. All freshmen are admitted to the College rather than a specific major. A regents program or a minimum of 18 academic units including: 4 English, 4 social science, 3 math, 3 sci ence (one with lab), and 4 additional academic courses. Three years of foreign language are recommended. High school average of accepted freshmen students is 90%, with an average SAT score of 1107 and/or ACT of 24. Auditions for Dance are required. Theatre Design Technology track requires an interview. Theatre/Acting track requires both an audition and an interview. Appli cants to the Design Technology program and the BFA studio art program must submit a portfolio prior to acceptance. Admission of students with lower than an 85 average is limited and typically requires admission as a special admit student. Each fall a limited number of freshmen may be offered admission based on documented evidence of special talents. Special circumstances that may have prevented presentation of competitive credentials are also considered by the committee. ➤
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